CARIGARA, EASTERN VISAYAS — The Eastern Visayas State University-Carigara Campus (EVSU-CC) successfully concluded a three-day Team Synergy Workshop from December 10-12, 2025, designed to significantly boost the readiness, productivity, and collaboration of its workforce.

Held under the theme, “Enhancing Team Performance: Leveraging for Better Collaboration,” the workshop was a strategic initiative spearheaded by the Planning and Development Office, led by Loise Ada L. Reyes. Its primary goal was to strengthen interdepartmental cooperation and improve communication strategies among staff members.

Workshop Highlights

The intensive three-day program covered critical administrative and organizational development areas:

• Day 1: Performance Reporting and Compliance
  • The session was conducted by Ms. Honey Lee F. Cadavis, MM, Head of the EVSU System’s Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), and Mr. Janjan Parado, an IT expert also from the HRMO.
  • Discussions focused on the proper delivery and accurate preparation of accomplishment reports as stipulated in the employee’s respective Office Performance Compliance Report (OPCR), Department Compliance Report (DPCR), and Individual Performance Compliance Report (IPCR).
• Day 2: Quality Management and Action Planning
  • The training centered on ISO 9001:2015: Planning Workshop: Issues, Risks, and Action Planning.
  • This critical segment was facilitated by Ms. Julie L. Gadin, Planning Officer for State University and Colleges (SUC) Leveling, from the Internal Planning and Development Office (IPDO), EVSU-Main, Tacloban City.
• Day 3: Fellowship and Spiritual Guidance
  • The Synergy Workshop concluded with a fellowship for all EVSU-CC employees.
  • The final event included a Holy Mass and words of wisdom spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Irvin Lajara, Parish Priest of Holy Cross Parish, Carigara, Leyte

By focusing on team synergy and strategic planning, EVSU-CC aims to foster a more cohesive and efficient working environment. This strategic investment in employee development is expected to directly enhance the campus’s ability to achieve its academic and operational goals, ultimately ensuring better service delivery to its stakeholders.